Alaska GAPP Announces Results of Assessment for U.S. Alaska Pollock Fishery The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) - April 22, 2026 The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) announced the results of a second, comprehensive life cycle assessment that measured nine impact contributions from the harvesting and processing of Wild Alaska Pollock in 2024 including greenhouse gas emissions, acidification potential, marine eutrophication potential

Alaska Optimism rising for Alaska fishing boat and permit sales National Fisherman by Margaret Bauman - April 20, 2026 With spring in the air and higher prices for halibut and black cod, optimism is blooming at Alaska's largest firm selling fishing boats and permits. https://www.nationalfisherman.com/optimism-rising-for-alaska-fishing-boat-and-permit-sales *Requires Subscription US, EU seafood groups warn new import rule could block Alaska seafood The requirements could effe

Alaska Alaska Seafood Industry Seeks Extension of EU CATCH Deadline Amid Trade Disruption Concerns SeafoodNews by Ryan Doyle - April 20, 2026 A coalition of US and European seafood trade groups is urging the European Union to extend the July 10, 2026, deadline for compliance with updated EU CATCH certification requirements, warning that current traceability demands could effectively ban Alaska seafood from EU markets. The coalition includes Seafood Europe, Alaska Seafood Mark

Alaska Trump appoints Alaska governor to a seat on U.S. Arctic Research Commission Alaska Public Media by Liz Ruskin - April 15, 2026 President Trump has appointed Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy to a seat on the U.S. Arctic Research Commission. https://alaskapublic.org/news/2026-04-15/trump-appoints-alaska-governor-to-a-seat-on-u-s-arctic-research-commission New icebreakers to be homeported in Alaska National Fisherman by Margaret Bauman - April 16, 2026 Two new icebreakers are

Alaska 3MMI - 2026 Alaska Salmon Projections Tradex Foods - April 13, 2026 A draft report obtained by Tradex Foods from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is projecting a 2026 statewide Alaska Salmon Harvest of 125.5 million salmon for the 2026 season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFcl1PcH40I NOAA Fisheries Asks for Public Comment on Identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska State Waters The 45-day comment period is open through May 28, 2026. We will also hos

Alaska Herring seining halts; Roe harvest continues Petersburg Pilot by Shannon Haugland - April 9, 2026 The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery remained open Monday in the south end of Sitka Sound, although fishing has slowed to a standstill, the Department of Fish and Game announced. https://www.petersburgpilot.com/story/2026/04/09/dockside/herring-seining-halts-roe-harvest-continues/15715.html *Requires Subscription Alaskan Seafood Takes Center Stage on Master Chef Indones

Alaska Alaskan legislators pass resolution urging continued ban on Russian seafood imports SeafoodSource by Haley Jones - April 8, 2026 State lawmakers in Alaska have passed a resolution asking the federal government to continue and enhance the ban on Russian seafood in the United States. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/supply-trade/alaskan-legislators-pass-resolution-urging-continued-ban-on-russian-seafood-imports *Requires Subscription Sushi rolls and rockfish tacos: H

Alaska Lawsuit says new salmon rules will harm Alaska communities The complaint argues the Alaska Board of Fisheries ignored its own scientific record and adopted salmon rules that will sharply reduce sockeye harvests and destabilize local economies. Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - April 7, 2026 Alaska fishing and Tribal organizations, along with the Aleutians East Borough, have filed a complaint in Alaska Superior Court warning that newly adopted commercial salmon regulations wi

Alaska Fish again Alaska’s top export commodity Kodiak Daily Mirror by staff - April 3, 2026 Frozen fish, excluding filets or fish meal, was the state’s top global export commodity in 2025. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development released its list of the state’s top 10 exports in the April 2026 issue of Alaska Economic Trends magazine. https://www.kodiakdailymirror.com/news article_3557d32f-5281-47b6-9c26-7c2eb0506217.html *Requires Subscription "Remarkable"

Alaska Alaska House advances bill to allow commingling of fish for salmon setnetters Alaska Beacon by Sean Maguire - April 3, 2026 Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodaik, speaks on the House floor on May 20, 2025, in support of Senate Bill 156, a measure to support the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank. https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alaska-house-advances-bill-to-allow-commingling-of-fish-for-salmon-setnetters/ Alaska oyster farmers see opportunity as MSX, vibrio pressure